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RJ57 MLY

2007 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,540 mi
Last recorded120,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda 255,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 MLY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 120,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 120,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,701 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 109,699 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,361 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth the rubber on pedal worn one side. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 104,283 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 104,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,638 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,071 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

gearbox mount slight perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear high level brake light not working

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear high level brake light not working

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in offside front tyre tread, not down to cords

pure white bulbs fitted to both front side lights

Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in offside front tyre tread, not down to cords

pure white bulbs fitted to both front side lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 10,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,718 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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RJ57 MLY is a 2007 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,555 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ57 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ57 MLY is a 2007 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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